Meaning & Definition of word "Bliss"
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Bliss
/blɪs/
noun:
- 1. A state of perfect happiness or joy.
- Example: The couple found bliss in each other's company during their vacation.
- 2. A source of great joy or happiness.
- Example: Reading her favorite book on a rainy day was pure bliss for her.
- 3. A state of spiritual or mental peace.
- Example: He achieved a sense of bliss through meditation and mindfulness.
Etymology
Old English 'blīþe', meaning 'joyful, cheerful'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blissful ignorance:
The state of being unaware of unpleasant facts.
bliss out:
To relax completely and feel very happy.
in bliss:
In a state of happiness or complete joy.
Related Words
ecstasy:
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
rapture:
A state of intense joy or delight.
Slang Meanings of bliss
Meaning: To be in a very happy state, often after achieving something.
Example Sentence: After winning the lottery, I was blissed out for weeks.
Meaning: Feeling ecstatic or in a state of bliss.
Example Sentence: The concert left me feeling totally blissed.